Suspension of National First Division North Committee

Nov 2, 2018

This communique serves to inform you that the National Executive Committee at its meeting held on 26 October 2018 resolved as follows:

1. That the National First Division North League Committee has failed to account for funds received by it

2. That the whole National First Division North Committee be suspended forthwith pending disciplinary action for failing to account for funds

3. That an interim committee be appointed to oversee the operations of the First Division North League Committee pending finalization of the Disciplinary process

4. That in the Interim all affairs of National First Division North will be conducted from the office of the Secretary General

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Botswana’s senior women’s national football team recently concluded their campaign in the prestigious Three Nations Challenge, hosted by South Africa from 28 May to 3 June at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The series saw spirited competition between Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia, as teams continued their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.

Despite narrowly missing out on the top prize, Botswana showed immense character and growth throughout the tournament. The Mares kicked off their campaign with a thrilling encounter against the African champions South Africa, narrowly going down 3-2 in a tightly contested match. The team bounced back with a determined performance against Zambia, securing a 1-1 draw and demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline.

Final Tournament Results:

South Africa 3–2 Botswana

Botswana 1–1 Zambia

South Africa 2–0 Zambia

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana were ultimately crowned champions of the series, winning both of their matches to take the top spot. The tournament offered valuable game time and experience for all participating nations, and Botswana’s technical team, led by Head Coach Alex Malete, will take key insights from these fixtures as they refine the squad for the crucial WAFCON fianals.